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Some people are at high risk for serious flu complications, including young children, older people, pregnant women and people with certain health conditions. Flu vaccination and the correct use of flu antiviral medicines are very important for those people.

Practice Parenting Skills. Learn tips and tools for parents.

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

If you're pregnant, a flu shot is your best protection against serious flu illness. A flu shot can protect pregnant women, their unborn babies, and even the baby after birth.

Snacks give kids important nutrients and help control hunger between meals. Share these quick tips to help parents make healthy snacks.

A child's first teeth (or baby teeth) are important. Share this resource to help parents take care of their children's teeth and prevent tooth decay (cavities).

Knowing the facts about tobacco, alcohol, and drugs can help children make healthy choices. Share this resource to help parents talk to their kids about the dangers.

Teaching children the facts about their bodies, sex, and relationships can help them stay healthy and make good choices as they grow up. Share this resource to help parents talk to their kids about sex.

The first 3 years of a child's life are the most important for learning to talk. Share this resource to help parents watch for signs that their children are learning to talk on schedule.

Kids need to go to the doctor or nurse for a "well-child visit" 7 times between the ages of 1 and 4. Share this resource to helps parents make the most of their child's visit to the doctor.

Kids ages 5 to 10 need to go to the doctor or nurse for a "well-child visit" once a year. Share this resource to helps parents make the most of their child's visit to the doctor.

Teens ages 15 to 17 need to go to the doctor or nurse for a "well-child visit" once a year. Share this resource to help parents make the most of their teen's visit to the doctor.

Share these steps to help parents keep their babies safe from SIDS and other sleep-related causes of death.

Knowing the facts about tobacco, alcohol, and drugs can help children make healthy choices. Share this resource to help parents talk to their kids about the dangers.

The first 3 years of a child's life are the most important for learning to talk. Share this resource to help parents watch for signs that their children are learning to talk on schedule.